I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek
GoodFayette County, Ohio · 0.74 MI S of US35 · Structure no. 2401924
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,717
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,717 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,815 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 15,717 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 SB over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.